Foellinger drop-off site closed; branches to go to old Dimension Ford site, Biosolids field
The City of Fort Wayne has closed the branch drop-off site at the parking lot of Foellinger Theatre/Franke Park but will accept branches from the public at the former Dimension Ford west location, 2300 W. Jefferson Blvd., just west of Swinney Park.
City employees have also noticed some trash and other non-brush items left at the drop-off sites. Anyone leaving something other than branches and limbs can be cited for illegal dumping with a fine of up to $500.
“These drop-off sites are for branches and limbs only. We know that our residents may have other trash and debris they want to discard, but these are not the sites for it,” Mayor Henry said. “We need to keep our city as clean as possible.”
Residents can also drop off branches at no charge through March 31 to the City's Biosolids/Residuals Composting Facility, 6210 Lake Ave. The facility will start charging again for tree limbs April 1, when the facility switches to its summer hours. Fees apply for other yard waste such as leaves.
The facility is open 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday through March 31. The summer hours will be 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday from April 1 to Nov. 30.
The National Serv-All compost site at 6231 MacBeth Road is available for brush drop off and charges a nominal fee.
The City is also wrapping up curbside branch collection, finishing the final tree sector's pick-up. The City or its contractors are only doing one curbside collection per address.